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Parnall Peto on HMS M2
Preparing to launch a Parnall Peto from submarine HMS M2
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 639897
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Interwar Prototypes Royal Air Force Royal Navy Submarines
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating collection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Parnall Peto on HMS M2" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This stunning design takes you back in time, as you witness the moment of preparation to launch a Parnall Peto from the submarine HMS M2. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and engineering marvels of the past, these cards add a unique touch to your messages of congratulations, well wishes, or simply to say hello. Share a piece of history with every correspondence – choose from our range of Parnall Peto on HMS M2 greeting cards today.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this black-and-white photograph, we witness a pivotal moment in the history of naval aviation as a Parnall Peto aircraft is prepared for launch from the submarine HMS M2. The image, taken by Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, offers a glimpse into the innovative interwar experiments that bridged the gap between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The Parnall Peto, a two-seat biplane torpedo bomber, was designed to be carried and launched from submarines. This was a groundbreaking concept that aimed to extend the reach and capabilities of both the Royal Navy and RAF. The aircraft was designed with a unique folding wing mechanism, which allowed it to be stored vertically within the confined space of a submarine's torpedo tube. In this photograph, we see the Peto being carefully positioned at the ready for launch. The crew members, dressed in their naval uniforms, work diligently to secure the aircraft to the submarine's deck. The tension in their faces and the determined expressions on their eyes convey the importance of the moment. The submarine, HMS M2, looms in the background, its conning tower jutting out from the water. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and collaboration between the Royal Navy and RAF during the interwar period. The Parnall Peto represented a bold step forward in the development of naval aviation, and its successful launch from a submarine would have significant implications for the future of military technology. Despite the eventual abandonment of the submarine-launched aircraft concept, this photograph remains an important reminder of the pioneering spirit that drove the advancements of the Royal Navy and RAF during this period. The image captures the essence of innovation, determination, and the spirit of collaboration that characterized the interwar years.
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